Analysis: The top sporting goods industry performers by sales and profits in Q4 2024

Seven firms reported one-time charges of at least $10 million, offset by VF Corp., Wolverine Worldwide, Foot Locker, and Zumiez, who were overlapping large end-of-year write-downs. Excluding Topgolf, year-over-year Equipment RoS improved from a 3.8 percent year-on-year decline to essentially flat. Diversified/Retail is Q4’s strongest segment. Year-over-year RoS rose to ...